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Recent HHS Settlement Underscores the Importance Compliance Plays in Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

In another settlement announced in 2017, 21st Century Oncology, Inc. Whether you need HIPAA, OSHA, SOC 2, or all three, your compliance program is fully customizable. 21CO) faced a $2.3 million OCR fine resulting from a remote attack that affected 2.2 million patients, and had to file for bankruptcy as well.

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The Federal Trade Commission Accuses GoodRx Of Multiple Data Sharing Fails, Demands It Pay $1.5 Million Fine and Make Reforms

Healthcare IT Today

More than 55 million consumers have visited or used GoodRx’s website or mobile apps since 2017. For example, the company displayed a seal at the bottom of its telehealth services homepage which falsely suggested that it complied with HIPAA. In addition, GoodRx misled consumers in several ways when it came to its privacy practices.

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The Rise of Chat in Healthcare and Remaining Concerns

Healthcare IT Today

According to an Accenture survey, in 2021, 25% of patients switched providers because they were unhappy with their overall experience (including scheduling challenges and roadblocks to access) —up from 18% in 2017. Younger generations are nearly six times more likely to switch providers than older people are.

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AccessHealth uses telemedicine to boost mental health visits by 10% during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Purchasing devices and platforms due to pricing was a concern, and HIPAA-compliant platforms and cybersecurity [were concerns] for PHI/patient safety." Healthcare IT News recently compiled a comprehensive list of these vendors with detailed descriptions. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. MARKETPLACE.

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How one mental health provider is using its own telehealth spinoff to boost virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The IT vendors that Harbor used to provide telehealth services include IDSolutions, which provided a HIPAA-compliant video platform (Vidyo), and Streamline Healthcare Solutions, which provided Harbor’s web-based electronic health record, SmartCare. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. ” PROPOSAL.

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Telehealth services expand at state level, but adoption barriers remain

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Expansion of telehealth coverage and reimbursement at the state level has grown since 2017, according to the latest American Telemedicine Association. " Another telehealth barrier concerns requirements that trained staff or providers be at least immediately available to a patient during telehealth encounters.

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Asynchronous video telemedicine helps TB patients, saves costs in Guam

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Guam has an extremely high rate of TB: In 2017, the case rate of TB in Guam was 50.2 To help overcome the challenges it faced with directly observed therapy, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services turned to a healthcare technology from emocha Mobile Health. THE PROBLEM. per 100,000 residents.